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Vinegar: The Miracle Food is the perfect guide to using vinegar as a home remedy, cleaner, recipe ingredient, weight loss aid, and even as a beauty product!
For those who care about their health and want to use natural remedies to maintain it, mix up healing solutions with vinegar in no time to help treat many common ailments including acne, arthritis, skin irritations, excessive sweating, itching due to insect bites, high cholesterol, diabetes, nausea, insomnia, headaches, constipation, digestive problems, obesity and more. And because it has a pH level similar to the skins, and because of its antioxidant properties, vinegar helps maintain healthy, young-looking skin. This book shows how to make simple, inexpensive creams and lotions to moisturize dry skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, tighten skin, fade age spots, get rid of cellulite, fight dandruff, restore the skins natural balance, strengthen weak hair, and more! It's also an inexpensive, 100 % natural, environmentally friendly and effective alternative to commercial cleaners to disinfect, deodorize, remove stains, clean windows, kill bacteria and mold, clean pots and pans, the oven, and the barbecue, and protect plants against ants and other harmful insects. Finally, discover versatile ways to use different types of vinegar in a wide variety of dishes including, salads, vinaigrettes, sauces, veal, pork, chicken, fish, beef , and absolutely delicious desserts. Vinegar is truly nature's secret weapon!
Synopsis
Vinegar: The Miracle Food is the perfect guide to using vinegar as a home remedy, cleaner, recipe ingredient, weight loss aid, and even as a beauty product.
About the Author
Céline Trégan is a renowned journalist and writer, always on the lookout for new ways to promote conscious, healthy living.
Table of Contents
Part One: Vinegar
Vinegar: A Rich History
The Legend of Cleopatras Pearls
Vinegar in the Ancient World
Vinegar: A Refreshing Beverage
Cooking with Vinegar: The Medieval Taste for Sweet and Sour
The Guild of Vinegar and Mustard Makers
The Legend of the Four Thieves
What Is Vinegar?
The Biochemistry of Vinegar
From Wine to Vinegar
Types of Vinegar
Wine Vinegar
Reims Vinegar
Orleans Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar
Sherry Vinegar
Banyuls Vinegar
Malt and Beer Vinegars
Asian and Rice Vinegars
Apple Cider Vinegar
Blueberry Vinegar
Maple Vinegar
Coconut Palm or Toddy Vinegar
Pure White Vinegar
Discover New Ways to Cook Delicious Dishes with Flavorful Vinegars
Wine Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Sherry Vinegar
Rice Vinegar
Part Two: Practical Guide
Healthy Living with Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar, A Natural Remedy
Rice Vinegar
Vinegar, A Natural Beauty Product
Beauty Tips and Tricks
Skin Care
Hair Care
Body Care
Scented Vinegars
Household Uses for Vinegar
General Cleaning
In the Kitchen
In the Living Room and Bedroom
In the Bathroom
In the Laundry Room
In the Garden
Other Uses
Part Three: Delicious Recipes
Pork
Apple Cider-Glazed Ham
Pork Roast with Cider Vinegar Marinade
Pork with Pears and Vinegar
Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
White Balsamic Pork Vindaloo
Fish and Seafood
Oysters with Fresh Cilantro and Rice Vinegar
Oysters with White Wine Vinegar and Pastis
Oysters with Champagne Vinegar
Oysters with Soy Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar
Quick and Easy Baked Trout
Pan-Grilled Salmon Steaks with Lime and Dill
Salmon with Maple Vinegar
Poultry and Game
Chicken with Oregano and Olives
Caramelized Chicken and Peppers
Balsamic-Glazed Szechuan Chicken and Nectarines
Ginger-Garlic Chicken Wraps with Fresh Cilantro
Balsamic-Grilled Chicken with Sea Salt
Chicken and Sage with a Balsamic Glaze
Penne with Chicken and Peppers
Beer-Braised Rabbit with Prunes
Zesty Citrus Duck Breast
Duck Breasts with Sherry Vinegar
Veal and Beef
Veal Liver with Sherry Vinegar
Mexican Braised Beef
Beef with Chanterelles and Raspberry Vinegar
Veal Cutlets with Balsamic and Portobellos
Barbecued Balsamic-Marsala Veal Medallions
Veal Liver with Balsamic and Pine Nuts 146
Veal Liver with Raspberry Vinegar
Vegetarian and Side Dishes
Easy Dinnertime Soup
Zesty Gazpacho
Sautéed Green Beans
Ricotta-Stuffed Potatoes Au Gratin
Marinated Button Mushrooms
Pasta with Fennel and Swiss Chard
Roasted Pear and Roquefort Tarts
Black Bean Salsa
Salads and Vinaigrettes
Cabbage Slaw with Fresh Herbs
Red-Skinned Potato Salad
Simple Caesar Salad
Chicken Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
Pear and Spinach Salad
Italian Salad
Celeriac Salad
Two-Bean Salad with Feta
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Beet and Endive Salad
Mango-Cucumber Salad
Creamy Yogurt Pasta Salad
Pineapple Chicken Salad
Country Sausage Salad
Moroccan Salad
Tuna Avocado Salad
Basic Vinaigrette
Blue Cheese Dressing
Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Quick Ketchup
Homemade Vinegars
Chive Vinegar
Spiced Vinegar
Citrus Vinegar
Fresh Herb Vinegar
Tarragon Vinegar
Shallot Vinegar
Chili Jalapeño Balsamic Vinegar
Old-Fashioned Marigold Vinegar
Old-Fashioned Rose Vinegar
Raspberry Vinegar
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